STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS30742 / H0349
This legislation provides that the owner of livestock (except swine) may not be held civilly liable for depredation
if the livestock stray from open range into a herd district, unless the herd district boundaries are enclosed by
fences and cattle guards or gates. It also requires that any new herd districts created on or after July 1, 2023,
must be enclosed by fences and cattle guards or gates.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation causes no additional expenditure of funds at the state or local level of government, nor does it
cause an increase or decrease in revenue for state or local government. Therefore the legislation has no fiscal
impact.
Contact:
Representative Mike Moyle
(208) 332-1000
Senator Mark Harris
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN INTRODUCED: 03/21/2023, 1:35 PM


Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 25-2401, 25-2402, 25-2405
Engrossment 1: 25-2401, 25-2402, 25-2405